Headstones and memorials for burial grounds

We'll support you through the process, so that you can create a memorial that helps you remember your loved ones in your own way.

Headstones and memorials for burial grounds

We'll support you through the process, so that you can create a memorial that helps you remember your loved ones in your own way.

    • wide range of memorial stones or the freedom to design your own
    • access to the highest quality stone and skilled stonemasons
    • unlimited lettering for wording on the memorial stone at no extra cost
    • 10-year guarantee on the stone and fixing
    • 2-year guarantee on lettering

Choosing your headstone, cremation memorial or plaque

It usually takes our stonemasons 12-24 weeks to make your order. After the funeral, it takes up to 12 months for the ground to be ready to fix your memorial.

How much it will cost and paying for your memorial

Headstones cost from £1,200 and cremation memorials and plaques cost from £420. We’ll be clear about the costs and guide you through the options for your budget.

You’ll need to pay a deposit that is half of the cost when you place your order. We’ll send you an invoice for the remaining half of the cost once the memorial is in place, which you’ll need to pay within 21 days.

Type of memorial

You can choose a headstone, smaller memorial, cremation memorial, tablet or other types of memorial.

Design your own memorial

Size, shape and colour

Think about whether you would like a rounded, square or one of our other shapes. We can help you choose a colour and size that suits your overall design.

Image of eight tiles in various

Type of stone and finish

We have granite and marble options, or soft stones like yorkstone and portland. Depending on the stone, you can choose a polished, part-polished or more muted fine-rubbed and rustic finishes.

Lettering type and colour

We’ll help you to remember your loved ones in your own words and style. You can choose letter shapes, types and finishes including hand cut, blasted, painted and gold gilded.

Regulations for memorials

There are regulations about the kind of memorial that you can have in some burial grounds and cemetries. We will guide you through what is possible and apply for any permits as part of our service.

How to arrange a headstone or memorial

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    Talk to us about your options at one of our funeral homes

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    Decide what’s right for you

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    We'll give you a quote based on your choices

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    Talk through the final design with us and we'll send you the layout to approve

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    Confirm you're happy with the design and place your order. Pay 50% deposit

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    We'll apply for any permits and make sure your memorial meets regulations

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    We can put a temporary grave or plot marker in place on the day of the funeral. This will cost an additional £60

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    We’ll keep in touch with information we have about timings

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    When your memorial is in place, we’ll send you a photo by email

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    Pay invoice for remaining 50% of costs within 21 days. We’ll send you this when your memorial is in place

Contact us about headstones and memorials

Our central care team can put you in touch with your local Co-op funeral director to guide you through the headstone and memorial process. Call them on 0808 303 2076

Contact us about headstones and memorials

Our central care team can put you in touch with your local Co-op funeral director to guide you through the headstone and memorial process. Call them on 0808 303 2076

Add your own ideas and accessories

Add a design or image

If you want to personalise your memorial, you can add pictures of things like places, people, plants and flowers. We can add any design you like and use techniques like sand blasting and carving to make it last.

Vases and photo frames

You can also add something decorative to your memorial. We have memorial vases in different stones and colours, flower holders and photo frames.

Options from our range or bespoke designs

You can choose from a wide range of memorial designs in our ranges, or our stonemasons can create a bespoke design for you. You can bring us a drawing or describe what you want from looking at other memorials.

Things that affect timings for your memorial

Sourcing

We only work with highest grade of stone which is affected by the global supply chain.

Design and ordering

Our stonemasons have supply of some kinds of memorials. If you want to add designs or choose a memorial that we need to order in, it will take longer. This part of the process takes 12-24 weeks.

Ground settling and permits

We will apply for any council permits for you, which takes around 6 months. The ground takes up to 12 months to settle after a burial. We may be able to make your memorial sooner, but we cannot put it in place until the permit is in place and the ground is stable.

Cleaning, repairs and adding lettering

If you already have a memorial stone, we can help with cleaning, restoration and re-fixing. We can also add lettering if you want to remember another person on the headstone or memorial

Services for existing memorials
cleaning masonry